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Perkins and Elgersma both bring hope for the short and long term IMO. Don't expect Perkins to be much of a passer but think he'll have a big role and can run stuff for him. Elgersma has the pro arm. Be nice to see him with some receivers maybe next week. He kind of missed all our better Americans. Singer was in after, White in before.

The only way for Elgersma to learn is thru mistakes. The learning curve is steep. Once he adjusts to the speed of the CFL game then he'll play a lot better. He'll have better days.

For sure Elgersma is 24 years old. Stetson Bennet was throwing footballs in college until he was 26. Way too early to pass judgment, he certainly seems to have a good arm, and I like the way he keeps his eyes down field as he moves around in the pocket to create time, obviously my major problem with him was holding onto the ball too long but not an un common problem with young players. Lots to work on for sure but I’m not worried yet.

The law firm of Macleod, Bethel and Thompson.

Stars, Singer, White, Smith, Jenkins, Dixon, Williams, Woodbey, Andrews, and Lidster. Honorable mention to Perkins, MCI, Wallace and Clercius. Goat horns / cut, half the wrs, Pace, and Elsbury for sure. Crunch of the game, MCI on kick cover. HH, Clintons pick 6 that was crazy impressive. Awe thats dirty, Reese with 2 horrible decisions on hits. Golden leg kick of the game, tie between the 67 yard punt through the air by Andrews and the 50 yard FG on his first attempt by lidster.

Stuart was all over the field. The processing is just a step behind but he’s always in the right leverage and he’s always the guy finishing plays at the ball run or pass when he’s on the field. Contrast to a guy like Kelly who is indecisive, too often in wrong leverage as ball is moving out or up field even at year 3, play is always going by him. He can run fast in a straight line but has no football skills physically or mentally to succeed at this level. When it comes to who gets on the roster…..Stuart will be a great special teamer and the sky is the limit on D. I think he’s probably the best WIL/MAC prospect on the field today. But he was playing half in this one.

I'm not as down on the qb play as some. For elgersma he's got such limited pro experience, if he's got a decent head on his shoulders he can learn and improve. Rourke was pretty **** his first season in BC too. Perkins has some limitations but you can probably come up with a gameplan he was execute. If the Bombers can't establish a run game won't really matter who is at qb.

I agree - it wasn't bad at all. Good to see our new backup qb's - I'm optimistic for this season.

With that speed Gainer might be signed before the end of the game.

I do get great enjoyment from the OB broadcast though. Growing up listening to OB, especially the old late night shows (whistler, shadow etc) are a big part of why I love audiobooks and podcasts. Its also not really summer till I hear a TD blue bombers call on OB.

I think we got a brief glimpse into what Zach is still capable of when he has targets and time. Add in our extremely efficient run game and there's not reason to think he isn't going to have a resurgence ala Harris/Mitchell. Keep him clean in the pocket and he's going to be available in ways he hasn't been the last two years as well. Not to mention his relationship with Condell is a great environment to be developing Ermerdsma in. There's a lot of teaching happening right now. I think this is an underrated aspect which may not be as effective if Adams Jr was suddenly dropped into the mix instead. Again, blue glasses. But there is value in retiring Zach in blue and gold.

You nailed it regarding Zack....Fingers crossed he lasts the year.....One positive is that it looks like we have a solid no 2 and 3 ...Elgersma ...Perkins....not necessarily in that order....I have to say Perkins surprised the heck of me, considering his lack of Canadian ball experience...He looked really comfortable at the controls

I wonder if we are planning to roll out a double-tight alignment this year. With Wallace sliding out to T, a significant glut of OL despite the starters being set, moving Clercius to slot, bringing in another NI WR on starter money, plus drafting Daniels while also having MCI, it would make sense. Not to mention the American C, who played much of the first preseason game (they love Eli in the Te Pack) Our new heavy set would be double tight instead of just 1 te. That would give us 7 blockers on 4 DL and 2 lbers, guaranteeing at least 1, if not 2, double team blocks and forcing DBs to be 1-on-1 with the RB, but also with a big blocker, which would have the D wanting to sub to go heavy with 1-2 players as well, which would leave us needing to have Heavies who are also passing threats. As teams are carrying extra DL currently, but not full-size linebackers, especially not ones capable of man covering. Daniels isn't the best runner, but he's faster than Eli. (Who they like pass catching, crazy as that is.) The plan might be Wallace/Eli/Daniels as 1 TE more as primary blockers, but guys who have varying ability to release, and a guy like MCI/Clercius/Nield on the other spot doing more blocking and release on pass plays and more routes than blocking. And while the D is focusing on run fits and figuring out who covers the big guys, the likes of White/Wilson/Demski are left as afterthoughts to run mostly 1-on-1s with minimal help. Even the imp RB, rocker, is a big do-it-all tweener back. The depth of Canadian WRs we have are almost all big, slow, block and good hands types. It also kind of aligns with the volume of huge OL we have this year. We have 7 guys easily passing 330lbs. Vs just 2 under 305, and 3 under 310. Out of 14 ol in camp. We look like we are in an arms race, prepping for trench warfare in the run game. There is some precedent for this down south, 3 teams have been running 13 formation, most notably the Rams. Who are a team with a similar run pack, and who we have had more than a little overlap with in passing concepts going back through the last 3 OCs.

You start smith and use Kyrie as the naturalized player. Save the DI spot. Will that happen? I think its a matter of time. MIght not happen at the start of the year (though it should) but I think by late season he will be starting. Hes looked pretty good in TC from what Ive seen. Great flow to the ball guy. Work to do in cover, but great instincts, plays fast and strong. They picked on his side late. But what was happening is the switches in Jys split field cover zone weren't happening. With the PA cameras, it wasn't clear that 1 guy was messing everyone up, but the whole side was struggling. But the deep cover assignment was the most problematic, which wouldn't be stuarts assignment.

Amen

Wow - Doug Brown not holding back on Wilson leaving the team prior to the first PS game. Can't say I disagree - may not like how things look, but why would you quit before you even have a chance to outshine the guys you believe are ahead of you? Another side note - DB and DT joking about broadcasting on scaffolding for the first time, getting sea-sick with the wind. Hilarious! Only in Saskatchewan...

That was an entertaining pre season game.

Gatkouth...showing well Yeah me too...let him smack that ball

Perkins get second half? Dixon..Jenkins.. woodbey..Williams..all looked good on defence..

If the defense can get this kind of pressure in the regular season, they'll be a lot more fun to watch.

Jalen Smith on blitz gets home..hope he gets lotsa rotation..dude makes plays when in and is stud on teams

smith soo fast. close to hitting coan high good body control great would be better

Jenkins playing to the whistle.

Singer's got the waggle down.

Plus was working with garbage receivers once white and clercius went out..

The Aussie

That was one helluva punt!

Plus Dixon wears short shorts.

Where have both of you been the last 5 years lol

I think to be fair he’s been thrown to the wolves. Oline not really moving the ball on the ground so, also only receivers catching balls are white and now singer. But definitely being humbled. I don’t think Perkins would look much better honestly.

I think its Perkins time...no need to further dent TE confidence..he made some good plays..some bad..get ready for next week now

Nope...2 steps and he in 5th gear..at his size and strength he gonna pop a lot of big runs

I was gonna say that it's not like the reffing is ever epic during the regular season.

I think I've heard enough about TE for today... It's time to see Perkins.

Singer = good. I sure hope Perkins gets the 4th quarter.

woah mci in super speed mode

Bailey was held too...and still got off it to pressure the throw

gatkouth with a great inside rush

jenkins and dixon making our not bringing in more edges look brilliant we need to bring in dts. a nose would be great but we need depth at dt a lot these guys ain’t it

Addison likes to get his nose dirty...me likes Korn..pace...Hooper...all have made zero case to stay I hope we dont keep korn on roster cause he Canadian.. we have lotsa options to rotate Lawson off..we dont need a useless scrub just cause birth certificate

Singer the first American receiver other than White to make a play.

nice pass there.

Burrell hasn’t been impressive at all. Neither has Pace.

Yeah...Bailey as well was solid...he very assignment sound and is an athletic Smith I think should see a lot of rotation..just seems to have nose for the play...and is explosive in attack..he basically a Canadian Woodbey. They both have same attributes and make plays Also Griffin had that SAM area locked down...barely any plays went there as he had it locked up...

Yeah...him..shay..Smith...can all be interchangeable..

ellsbury has taken all the c snaps though eli came in for heavy set for first pre season game it’s been a pretty damn good game

the D is making the riders pay a physical price to make every play. love to see it

Williams and Woodley have been noticeable on D. In a good way. The game speed is nice. Good pace

jy throwing every thing and the kitchen sink at the riders

Williams looks smooth